Subaru's latest will have two engine choices. The base will be the same 2.5-liter Boxer engine that's in current models. It's good for 170 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque and will be paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a CVT.

Meanwhile, an all-new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with direct injection will be optional, and is expected to crank out a healthy 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. This model, seen below, comes with one transmission option: a CVT with a manual mode simulating six or eight speeds.

Both models keep the outgoing Forester's all-wheel drive, 8.7 inches of ground clearance and basic exterior dimensions. Subaru gave the SUV a more rugged face with sharper angles than its predeccesor. Turbo models get a slightly different front bumper and larger, more aggressive wheels.

Inside, Subaru says it has tweaked the cabin for more legroom, cargo room, and additional (optional) electronic goodies like a navigation system, backup camera and Harmon/Kardon audio system.

Ford’s revolutionary aluminum-body F-150 pickup truck does well in most crash tests but is significantly more expensive to repair, according to an analysis by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.